Wednesday:
Mostly sunny. Light winds.

NORDIC SKI TRAILS:
After rain yesterday the snow cover has thinned in some areas on a soft and damp base though it is now snowing. No grooming taking place overnight on most Perisher Trails due to rain and wild weather.
Take care & watch for sink holes around creeks and around snow bridges plus some rocks now exposed.

The trails are holding the snow in good condition where groomed and expect it to be fair conditions on trail though creeks are now open.
Go and explore the upper trails but take care as conditions will have a soft cover.
Call for an update on the best options for tours. Be careful and be prepared!

Nordic Shelter Precinct:
Freshly Groomed and trackset last on Friday 3/9/2010...expect the tracks to be very soft and take care around water course areas.

2.5 km Loop:
Freshly Groomed and trackset last on Friday 3/9/2010...expect the tracks to be very soft and take care around water course areas.

5 km Loop:
Freshly Groomed and trackset last on Friday 3/9/2010...expect the tracks to be very soft and take care around water course areas.

7.5 km Loop:
Freshly Groomed and trackset last on Friday 3/9/2010...expect the tracks to be very soft and take care around water course areas.

10 km Loop:
Freshly Groomed and trackset last on Friday 3/9/2010...expect the tracks to be very soft and take care around water course areas.

Paddy's Link:
Groomed last on Sunday 29/8/2010....

Smiggins 2 & 4 km Loop:
Groomed last on Sunday 29/8/2010...

Porcupine Trail (Rock Ck-Wheatley-Perisher Gap):
Older grooming on trails will have drifted in a major way but you will not know it was ever groomed due to a deep snow cover but take care with the water courses and crossings.

BACKCOUNTRY:
Rain overnight with the approach of a front but now snow falling heavy from 1600 metres! Skiing remains variable on a deep cover of damp snow with further snow in the forecast above 1800 metres continuing. With a deeeep cover take care with lots of cornicing on higher peaks.
The rain will have consolidated the snowpack! Experienced backcountry skiers can find some excellent skiing on the upper peaks in sheltered bowls and trees.
Call for an update on the best options for tours. Be careful and be prepared! Spring tours looks very promising.

Hotline for updates 1800 004 439.

Ramshead’s:
With recent weather and snow falling up high, the conditions for backcountry skiing will be challenging for skiing and touring while we get a refreshed cover with the forecast snowfalls. Some good turns for experienced backcountry skiers who know where to look...as the Ramshead area offers some great sheltered terrain.

Main Range:
Travelling near Mt Kosciuszko and the off trail & remote areas is very good while the snow base builds on a deep cover of snow that is deeper on lee slopes! Snow on the summit area will have a much improved cover with recent snowfalls & some very good pockets of snow for experienced tourers but also some icy patches.
Snowshoes continue to be useful with more snow arriving to make the conditions and cover consolidated.
Do take some care still with snowshoes around the rivers and glacial lakes...the ice is thin and skiers move quicker so do not simply follow their tracks, care is required.

Be prepared...winter is here!

Jagungal:
Skiing in the more remote areas of the Park will have changed significantly with further recent snow. Good skiing around Schlink's Pass and beyond reported from tourers returning from Jagungal. River crossings still not easy despite recent snowfalls so Bulls Peak route is easier. The cover still needs to pack down making skiing interesting and snowshoes very useful to explore the huts and peaks. This front should see further snow with an improving cover for touring.

Northern End (Mt Selwyn/Kiandra/Cabramurra):
With a thin cover skiing and snowshoeing are good as the cover allows you to travel about and enjoy the northern part of the Park.

Blue Lake Climbing Conditions:
Blizzards have improved the conditions further and some good ice reported. A bit more climbing to date reported going on maybe because it is continuing to be very cold overnight with ice building and the forecast may see conditions continue to improve. Lots more snow with plenty enough routes to keep you busy/happy and well worth it. Deep snow from Guthega now.

WEATHER FORECASTS:
Check Weatherzone OR Snowatch for regular weather & snow updates. A local Thredbo perspective on snow conditions Richards Report Thredbo

ROAD CONDITIONS: For updated conditions please check with the RTA on 132 701 or the NPWS on (02) 6456 1553.
Access to Kosciuszko Park is OPEN! 2WD cars are required to carry chains when entering the Kosciuszko National Park between June and October long weekends.

TIP FOR TODAY: A strong wind today with snow falling this morning after last nights rain causing soft tracks. Skiing will be on a good cover though will be soft on the Trails.
For those seeking adventure you will find out why snowshoes are useful....given a building snow cover it might be a fun day out to explore in the sheltered Perisher valley. Take care of the creek crossings and snow bridges.
Good in the backcountry for experienced ski tourers to sniff out some terrain and shelter, cover will be deep but soft in places.
The Perisher XC Ski Trails have some patchy snow cover & this will be patched for skiing on the Trails shortly. Further snow will see grooming continue to pack some and to be assessed for additional track setting.
The groomed resort runs continue to offer very good skiing for telemark turns BUT NOW the backcountry has GREAT conditions.

Resort skiing @ Perisher & Thredbo will be on a soft cover today of natural snow over the whole resort and a windy day if you want to ski the lifts.
Have a GREAT Day and celebrate our mountains and special places and people.

EVENTS:

Sunday 5 September - Canberra XC Ski Club Kosciuszko Tour - Classic - Jo-Anne Clancy 0411 156 959
Notice: - the Kosci tour has been moved to Perisher - for details regarding race start contact Jo-Anne (above)

Wednesday 8 September - Subaru Australian Interschools Championships - Wendy Pinkerton 0422 240 483

We have now relocated into our NEW space adjacent to the Snowy Region Visitor Centre and opposite Alpine Sports and the walkway and entry to Woolworths. Come and check it out!

First real snowfall for the 2009 season 26th May, 2009.

First dusting of snow for 2010 18th January, 2010.

TeleFest is EVERY day at Perisher! We have "demo's", Instruction with Clinics/Lessons & workshops, PLUS loads of FUN!

DATES for 2010. (Watch this space for Updates!
Thankyou for getting involved and the fun turns.
TeleFest @ Perisher SEPTEMBER ?, 2010. (This is the BIG ONE and start to Spring backcountry season....2 days of fun and freeheeling.)
SteveCrazy Telemark Freeride Camps Dates for 2010 TBC and also September 6 & 7 or request a day or weekend that suits you. Get a group of 3 friends together and YOU go for FREE! (Watch this space for further updates!).

Night Skiing at Perisher on Tuesday & Saturdays. Start planning for the best value skiing this year. ONLY $26 for a lift pass & 3 hours skiing or FREE with a valid day Mountain Pass!

For the latest updates call:
WILDERNESS SPORTS.
Shop 1B, 19 Snowy River Avenue, Nuggets Crossing. JINDABYNE.
phone (02) 6456 2966
www.wildernesssports.com.au
for MORE information. info@wildernesssports.com.au

THREDBO -
Backcountry Centre @ Eagles Nest Mountain Hut is now CLOSED & all hires & guiding should be booked from Jindabyne.
PERISHER -
We are NOW OPEN for lesson bookings and with hire reservations and Interschool lesson and hire bookings. The store will OPEN the June Long Weekend and also expanded and revamped retail in the NPWS Building Perisher, June - October
(02) 6457 5966
for MORE information. perisher@wildernesssports.com.au